Toybiz ROTJ TB Build

[toybiz]

Some background, I've been with the 501st / Golden Gate Garrison since late 2014, served on Command Staff for a couple of years and helped a bit with garrison merch,  but got retired due to lack of activity in 2024. A couple of reasons, one) all ABS armor eventually yellows. This was a battle with my ESB TK armor for the past 5+ years and it is now at the point of sanding and painting to rescue it. It saw quite a few troops when I was part of the Golden Gate Garrison. Two) we are in small numbers here in the Northern Nevada under Central California Garrison, thus event requests are far and few between.

So with that said, I am planning to return back to active status this year with Central California Garrison (relocated to the Outer Sierra Mountain Ranges in 2023). We are looking to change this in 2025, so if you know anyone who is looking to join the Empire here in the Reno/Sparks area. We are here to help!

This is my First Offical WIP entry. Not that there is anything that probably haven't already been done with other builds, but I did do a few tricks when fitting my TK armor to fit as good as I was able to accomplish. Something I am looking forward to doing here as well. 

My loadout:

Armor: Studio Creations full kit. Ordered April 12th, received May 3rd. (Which BTW, at the time of this entry, they were offering a $504.00 price for their kit. Unheard of IMO and don't know how long this sale will be good for! Plus Kurt took care of me when I asked if he could accomodate my request. That was customer service!)
Soft Parts: ChrisX909X: Full soft kit including boots. Hoping my experience will be better than some others had, especially regarding the boots. I wanted to give my business to someone in the USA. Ordered on April 27th, with an estimate of completion around June if I jumped in line but his original ETA was end of July, but as we say, "Time will tell"
Gloves: Wampa Wear - Size Med Received April 30th.
Base Layers: Basic black compression gear and balaclava used with my TK. I am hoping that I won't need to use the insulated ones during colder months with all the TB layers.😄
Voice Amps: Anker and Throat mic. Optional: TrooperTalk used with my TK.
Ground Transportation: Honda CBR650F with Imperial Graphics

Okay, since photo space is limited on the forum, here are pics from my Google Photo account. I'll be adding to it and sharing anything specific about my build from another image hosting site.

Obligatory Big Brown Box and initial unboxing. Hasbro Black Series TB Helmet and LEGO key chain for inspiration.

My next post will probably be helmet related as that doesn't need to have my soft parts for proper fitting.

 

Until then Toybiz out...🫡

[Chopper]

Hi, welcome back to the world of the legion. 

Re: photos, we don't have infinite storage space on the site, so you'll need to use external photo hosting.

See this thread for more info:

https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/23053-faq-how-do-i-post-images/

[Dart]

Good luck and have fun with your build! We're all here to help if need be.

[toybiz]

Well, it's bucket-time! 👍

Been scrolling through some of the WIP threads and used the search for Studio Creation but not really coming up with the reference I'm looking for. The only other armor experience I have is my ESB TK and relatively speaking, the TB hard parts is definitely simplier. Not going to say "Easier" because that's relative. Where the TK undersuit is just black compression long sleeve and leggings, the TB has a flight suit, flak vest, cumberbund,pouches, and cod to content with. 

SC apparently marks in red what appears to be where the lens cut out should be. However, I penciled in on the front where a visible groove was and made my initial cuts there. I also penciled in where the red line would take the visor cut out higher but not the sides.

          

👇This is what it looks like from the front. For those who built an SC helmet, did you cut all the way to the red markings to the sides as well?

Side note, that extra "flashing" below "chin" - looking at other SC helmet builds, looked like it was left there. Is this a problem?

🙏 Thank you for your help and look forward to building this bucket. 

Toybiz out

[Chopper]

The studio creatons eyeslot is typically smaller than it should be. Your top marking on the final image looks good for additional trimming.

As for bit of molding irregularity on the bottom end of the snout, I think that's fine. The studio creations helmet is starting to show it's age, but it still works for many scouts.